TABLE 1.
Characteristics of Calves Implanted with Mechanical Support Devices and Normal Control Calves
| No. | Implant Duration (days) | Body Weight (kg) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVAD (n = 6) | 1 | 39 | 84.0 |
| 2 | 29 | 93.0 | |
| 3 | 31 | 83.0 | |
| 4 | 31 | 86.0 | |
| 5 | 30 | 92.0 | |
| 6 | 95 | 83.0 | |
| AVE. | 42.5 ± 26.0 | 86.8 ± 4.5 | |
| RVAD (n = 6) | 1 | 30 | 93.0 |
| 2 | 29 | 96.0 | |
| 3 | 25 | 160.0 | |
| 4 | 22 | 95.6 | |
| 5 | 30 | 96.9 | |
| 6 | 30 | 113.2 | |
| AVE. | 27.7 ± 3.4 | 109.1 ± 26.0 | |
| TAH (n = 4) | 1 | 83 | 105.0 |
| 2 | 28 | 113.0 | |
| 3 | 92 | 110.5 | |
| 4 | 67 | 110.0 | |
| AVE. | 67.5 ± 28.3 | 109.6 ± 3.4 | |
| Control (n = 6) | 1 | - | 100.0 |
| 2 | - | 90.0 | |
| 3 | - | 90.0 | |
| 4 | - | 110.5 | |
| 5 | - | 90.0 | |
| 6 | - | 101.0 | |
| AVE. | - | 96.9 ± 8.4 | |
LVAD, left ventricular assist device; RVAD, right ventricular assist device; TAH, total artificial heart.